One of the few Padstow hotels with free parking, the 4-star Metropole mixes Victorian and modern styles. There is an AA Rosette restaurant and superb views of the town and Camel Estuary. The Metropole hotel has 2 comfortable lounges and the Met Café Bar (open until 21:00), with an outdoor decked area. Quality local ingredients are used to create traditional, Asian and Mediterranean dishes. Breakfast options include kippers and smoked haddock. Expect a good choice of wine, including those from the nearby award-winning Camel Valley vineyard. The restaurants of famous chef Rick Stein are within easy reach. The Metropole's gardens are well-tended and filled with many interesting plants. The outdoor swimming pool is open during July and August.